How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Rex Smith, Stephanie Mills, Paul Young, Katrina and The Waves, Alyson Williams, Jason Donovan, Hot Chocolate, The Human League, Donny Osmond, Simple Minds, Cheryl Lynn, Bananarama
They are the performers of twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
1. Which actress appeared in the music video for Brandon Flowers’ “Crossfire”?
- A Scarlett Johansson
- B Charlize Theron
- C Angelina Jolie
2. What was Culture Club’s chart-topping song in the UK in 1983?
- A “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”
- B “Karma Chameleon”
- C “Church of the Poison Mind”
3. Which movie soundtrack featured Marilyn Manson’s “This Is the New Shit”?
- A The Matrix Reloaded
- B Pulp Fiction
- C Fight Club
4. What song became Katrina and the Waves’ second biggest charting hit after “Walking on Sunshine”?
- A “That’s the Way”
- B “Sun Street”
- C “Red Wine and Whisky”
5. In which year was Alyson Williams’ “I Need Your Lovin'” released?
- A 1987
- B 1988
- C 1989
6. Whose road trip inspired the music video for Natalie Imbruglia’s “Glorious”?
- A Into the Wild
- B Y Tu Mamá También
- C Little Miss Sunshine
7. What genre does Kool & the Gang’s “Big Fun” belong to?
- A Funk rock
- B Post-disco
- C New wave
8. Which unique drumming technique is featured in Paul Simon’s song from *One-Trick Pony*?
- A Brush drumming
- B Two-hand tapping
- C Cuban Mozambique rhythm
9. Prior to “Soldier of Love,” where did Donny Osmond include a bonus track?
- A Somewhere in Time
- B Donny Osmond (self-titled)
- C Portrait of D.O.
10. Inner Circle’s “Games People Play” is a cover of a song by which artist?
- A Bob Dylan
- B Joe South
- C Johnny Cash
11. Which Savage Garden song won the 1997 ARIA Music Award for Song of the Year?
- A “To the Moon and Back”
- B “Truly Madly Deeply”
- C “I Want You”
12. What collaboration released in 2019 features Jax Jones and Tove Lo?
- A “Sweet Talker”
- B “Jacques”
- C “Bad Vibe”
Tracklist
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1 . Rex Smith – Everlasting LoveFeatured on the 1981 album “Everlasting Love”.
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2 . Stephanie Mills – [You’re Puttin’] A Rush On MeFeatured on the 1987 album “If I Were Your Woman”.
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3 . Paul Young – Wherever I Lay My Hat [That’s My Home]Featured on the 1983 album “No Parlez“.
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4 . Katrina and The Waves – Thats The WayFeatured on the 1989 album “Break of Hearts”.
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5 . Alyson Williams – I Need Your Lovin’Featured on the 1989 album “Raw”.
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6 . Jason Donovan – Every Day [I Love You More]Featured on the 1989 album “Ten Good Reasons”.
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7 . Hot Chocolate – It Started With A KissFeatured on the 1982 album “Mystery”.
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8 . The Human League – Love Action [I Believe In Love]Featured on the 1981 album “Dare“.
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9 . Donny Osmond – I’m In It For LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Donny Osmond”.
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10 . Simple Minds – Love SongFeatured on the 1981 album “Sons and Fascination”.
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11 . Cheryl Lynn – EncoreFeatured on the 1983 album “Preppie”. |
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12 . Bananarama – More Than PhysicalFeatured on the 1986 album “True Confessions”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Charlize Theron starred in the action-packed music video for “Crossfire,” rescuing Flowers from perilous situations. Her presence added a cinematic flair to the pop rock single.
2. “Karma Chameleon” became Culture Club’s second UK number-one hit, topping charts for six weeks and becoming the best-selling single of 1983 in Britain.
3. “This Is the New Shit” was featured in The Matrix Reloaded soundtrack, aligning with the film’s futuristic and rebellious themes.
4. “That’s the Way” is the Katrina and the Waves song that became their second-biggest chart success, celebrated for its catchy organ-driven melody.
5. Alyson Williams released “I Need Your Lovin'” in 1989, a significant year for her career, as highlighted by the track’s chart performance.
6. The video for “Glorious” by Natalie Imbruglia is inspired by the film Y Tu Mamá También, capturing a carefree road trip vibe, albeit in California instead of Mexico.
7. “Big Fun” by Kool & the Gang is a post-disco anthem advocating energetic enjoyment, a hallmark of their party-starting style.
8. Steve Gadd’s Cuban Mozambique rhythm in Paul Simon’s song employs two pairs of drumsticks, creating a unique sound that mimics dual drummers.
9. Donny Osmond’s self-titled album features a bonus track that served as an early indicator of his new musical direction before “Soldier of Love.”
10. Inner Circle’s reggae rendition of “Games People Play” pays homage to Joe South’s original, maintaining its critical stance on societal flaws.
11. Savage Garden’s “Truly Madly Deeply” earned the 1997 ARIA Music Award for Song of the Year, cementing the duo’s international acclaim.
12. “Jacques” is the 2019 collaboration between Jax Jones and Tove Lo, melding electronic beats with catchy vocal hooks as part of their respective albums.
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